Marty and Karla Grant

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Husband: David Davis
Born: before 1774
Married:
Died: 16 OCT 1798 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC)
Father: Benjamin Davis
Mother: Port
Spouses:
Wife: Keziah
Born: 1755/1765
Died: 1823/1827 in Marion Dist, SC
Father:
Mother:
Spouses: Roger Roberts
Children
01 (M): Francis Davis
Born: 1774/1784
Died: after 1824
Spouses:
02 (M): David Davis
Born:
Died: 16 APR 1801 in Marion Dist, SC
Spouses:
03 (M): Benjamin Davis
Born: 1765/1784
Died: after 1824
Spouses:
04 (M): William Davis
Born: 1784/1794
Died: after 1824
Spouses:
05 (F): Elizabeth Davis
Born:
Died: after 1824
Spouses: Henry Greaves
06 (F): Rachel Davis
Born: 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC
Died: after 1860 in Marion Dist, SC
Spouses: James Hugh Allison
07 (M): Henry Davis
Born:
Died: after 1824
Spouses:
Additional Information

David Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790 Georgetown Dist., SC Prince George Parish p. 507
David Davis age 16+ (bef 1774)
1-4-2-0-4;


!DEED:12 Apr 1791 Marion Co., SC Deed Book G, p. 35
Benjamnin Davis of Liberty Co, Georgetown District to my daughter Rachel Godfrey wife of Richard Godfrey of same county, give to my daughter 3 Negroes: Jockey, Roxana & Phillis ...
... revert to my other children: Ann, David, Joseph, Benjamin, William & Henry ...
S: Benjamin Davis
Witnesses: Ann GIles, Abraham Britton
Proven by Ann Dozier formerly Ann Giles before John Dozier 27 May 1799. Saw Benjamin Davis Senr sign;


!NAMED-DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.;


!NAMED-EQUITY ROLL # 59 Thomas Port 1824
Ann G. Davis and others vs. Joseph Davis, Sr. and others.
Orators:
Ann G. Davis
John C. Davis
Thomas P. Davis
Bennett Greaves and Rachel R. his wife
Show that Thomas Port of Marion Dist died testate 1776 (Exhibit A, copy of his will), devised his real estate to widow Frances Port for term of her life and after her death he directed the same, etc. to be sold, to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters children, share and share alike.
After death of Frances Port in 18--, Joseph Davis Sr, acting for himself and as agent of the orator and oratrixes, as of William Davis, Sr, Ann Dozier, Rachel Godfrey and Joseph Port together with the orator ...
Thomas Port died testate. He has living nieces and nephews:
this defendant William Davis, Henry Davis and Rachel Godfrey.
That Benjamin Davis his nephew died leaving John C. Davis, Thomas P. Davis, Rachel Graves and Ann G. Davis his children surviving him;
That David Davis his nephew has died leaving Francis Davis, Benjamin Davis, William Davis, Elizabeth Graves wife of Henry Graves, Rachel Allison wife of James H. Allison and Henry Davis his sons and daughters.
That Ann Dozier has died since the death of Frances Port;
That Peter Port his nephew died leaving Peter, Sarah Freeman wife of James Freeman, Nancy Grouter wife of David Grouter, Betsy Akeman wife of Jaems Akeman, Milley Port wife of James Port and Gracey Port his sons and daughters.
That John Port nephew of testator died leaving Hester Windham wife of --- and --- Port, his son and daughter surviving him.
Joseph Port nephew of testator has also died leaving children whose names are not known.
Benjamin Port, nephew of testator has died leaving Nancy Payne wife of Elijah Payne, Peggy Gibson wife of John Gibson and James Port.
"Ports Ferry" mentioned several times in this document;

Keziah:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all Roberts families in Eastern NC and the Marion and Horry Co., SC region;


!REFERENCE:
http://www.martygrant.com/
http://www.martygrant.com/genealogy/roberts/NC-SC/


!CENSUS:1790;

!CENSUS:1800 Marion Dist., SC p. 455/799
Kesia Davis age 26-44 (1755/74)
11200-12010-0-9;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;


!CENSUS:1810 Marion Dist., SC pg 6
Kesiah Roberts age 45+ (Bef 1765)
01000-00001-0-5
Analysis (who each person might be):
1m 10-15 (1794/1800) Son?
1f 45+ (bef 1765)....Keziah (---) Davis Roberts (1755/65);


!TAXLIST:1814 Marion Dist, SC Kessiah ROBERTS $6.60;


!CENSUS:1820 Marion Dist., SC pg 65
Keziah Roberts age 45+ (bef 1775)
000100-00001-0, slaves=2001-1010
My analysis (who each person *might* be)
1m 16-25 (1794/1804)..Son? Grandson?
1f 45+ (bef 1775).....Keziah (---) Davis Roberts (1755/65);


!DEED: 6 Jan 1820 Marion Co., SC Deed Book N page 296
John Newson, Planter of Marion Dist, SC to Keziah Roberts of same place
for $450, 6 lots adjoining village of Gilesborough. ...
S: John Newson
W: Edwd B. Wheeler, John N. McRae
- For $150 Henry Davis, son of within mentioned grantee and heir at law of Keziah Roberts decd (refers to LW&T of Keziah Roberts) ... 18 Oct 1830
S: Henry Davis.
W: Edwd B. Wheeler, John McCall;


!NAMED:20 Nov 1821 Marion Dist, SC Inventory Book 1827-1836 pg 14 John HENRY
Estate. Merchant. Notes & Accounts: ... Benjamin JOHNSON Sr ... Roger
ROBERTS ... Richard JOHNSON son of Sam, ... Francis JOHNSON, James
CAMPBELL ... Duncan CAMPBELL ... James JAMES ... Theophilus CAMPBELL ...
Alexander LANE ... Carey JOHNSON, son of Lewis, ... Levy BLACKMAN ...
Norton ROBERTS ... Elizabeth CRIB ... Lewis JOHNSON ... John BLACKMAN ...
John TURNER, Samuel JOHNSON, Mrs. Kezia ROBERTS ... Cresse BARNES ...
Scarce Book WATSON Jr ... James CRAWFORD ... Readon ROBERTS ... Jeremiah
CAMPBELL ... Anthony CRIB ... James CRAWFORD ... David BLACKMAN ... Gadi
CRAWFORD & James G. CRAWFORD ... Willis HUGGINS ... David EDWARDS ...
Dempsy CRIBB ... Col. James JOHNSON ... Willis & James G. CRAWFORD ...;


!PROBATE ROLL # 699 Marion Co., SC Kezia Roberts
Will 21 Jul 1823 Kezia Roberts, proven 8 Sep 1827
my son Henry Davis, if no lawful issue, then to my surviving children (not named) and my two grandchildren Frances Janett and David William Davis ...
Executors my son Henry and friend John C. Davis.
W: Thos G. Britton, Wm H. Greaves, John C. Davis;

(01) Francis Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790;


!CENSUS:1800 Marion Dist., SC p. 455/799
Francis Davis age 16-25 (1774/84)
00100-00200-0-0;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;


!CENSUS:1810 Marion Dist, SC p. 9
Francess Davis age 26-44 (1765/84)
20010-00100-0-0;


!CENSUS:1820 Marion Dist, SC p. 7
Francis Davis age 26-44 (1775/94)
210010-20010
Slaves=2110-0120;


!NAMED-EQUITY ROLL # 59 Thomas Port 1824
Ann G. Davis and others vs. Joseph Davis, Sr. and others.
Orators:
Ann G. Davis
John C. Davis
Thomas P. Davis
Bennett Greaves and Rachel R. his wife
Show that Thomas Port of Marion Dist died testate 1776 (Exhibit A, copy of his will), devised his real estate to widow Frances Port for term of her life and after her death he directed the same, etc. to be sold, to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters children, share and share alike.
After death of Frances Port in 18--, Joseph Davis Sr, acting for himself and as agent of the orator and oratrixes, as of William Davis, Sr, Ann Dozier, Rachel Godfrey and Joseph Port together with the orator ...
Thomas Port died testate. He has living nieces and nephews:
this defendant William Davis, Henry Davis and Rachel Godfrey.
That Benjamin Davis his nephew died leaving John C. Davis, Thomas P. Davis, Rachel Graves and Ann G. Davis his children surviving him;
That David Davis his nephew has died leaving Francis Davis, Benjamin Davis, William Davis, Elizabeth Graves wife of Henry Graves, Rachel Allison wife of James H. Allison and Henry Davis his sons and daughters.
That Ann Dozier has died since the death of Frances Port;
That Peter Port his nephew died leaving Peter, Sarah Freeman wife of James Freeman, Nancy Grouter wife of David Grouter, Betsy Akeman wife of Jaems Akeman, Milley Port wife of James Port and Gracey Port his sons and daughters.
That John Port nephew of testator died leaving Hester Windham wife of --- and --- Port, his son and daughter surviving him.
Joseph Port nephew of testator has also died leaving children whose names are not known.
Benjamin Port, nephew of testator has died leaving Nancy Payne wife of Elijah Payne, Peggy Gibson wife of John Gibson and James Port.
"Ports Ferry" mentioned several times in this document;

(02) David Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790;


!CENSUS:1800;;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;

(03) Benjamin Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790;


!CENSUS:1800;;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;


!CENSUS:1810 Marion Dist., SC p. 8
Benjamin Davis Junr age 26-44 (1765/84)
00010-00000-0-4;


!NAMED-EQUITY ROLL # 59 Thomas Port 1824
Ann G. Davis and others vs. Joseph Davis, Sr. and others.
Orators:
Ann G. Davis
John C. Davis
Thomas P. Davis
Bennett Greaves and Rachel R. his wife
Show that Thomas Port of Marion Dist died testate 1776 (Exhibit A, copy of his will), devised his real estate to widow Frances Port for term of her life and after her death he directed the same, etc. to be sold, to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters children, share and share alike.
After death of Frances Port in 18--, Joseph Davis Sr, acting for himself and as agent of the orator and oratrixes, as of William Davis, Sr, Ann Dozier, Rachel Godfrey and Joseph Port together with the orator ...
Thomas Port died testate. He has living nieces and nephews:
this defendant William Davis, Henry Davis and Rachel Godfrey.
That Benjamin Davis his nephew died leaving John C. Davis, Thomas P. Davis, Rachel Graves and Ann G. Davis his children surviving him;
That David Davis his nephew has died leaving Francis Davis, Benjamin Davis, William Davis, Elizabeth Graves wife of Henry Graves, Rachel Allison wife of James H. Allison and Henry Davis his sons and daughters.
That Ann Dozier has died since the death of Frances Port;
That Peter Port his nephew died leaving Peter, Sarah Freeman wife of James Freeman, Nancy Grouter wife of David Grouter, Betsy Akeman wife of Jaems Akeman, Milley Port wife of James Port and Gracey Port his sons and daughters.
That John Port nephew of testator died leaving Hester Windham wife of --- and --- Port, his son and daughter surviving him.
Joseph Port nephew of testator has also died leaving children whose names are not known.
Benjamin Port, nephew of testator has died leaving Nancy Payne wife of Elijah Payne, Peggy Gibson wife of John Gibson and James Port.
"Ports Ferry" mentioned several times in this document;

(04) William Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790;


!CENSUS:1800;;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;


!CENSUS:1810 Marion Dist, SC p. 6
Wm Davis Junr age 16-25 (1784/94)
00100-00100-0-1;


!NAMED-EQUITY ROLL # 59 Thomas Port 1824
Ann G. Davis and others vs. Joseph Davis, Sr. and others.
Orators:
Ann G. Davis
John C. Davis
Thomas P. Davis
Bennett Greaves and Rachel R. his wife
Show that Thomas Port of Marion Dist died testate 1776 (Exhibit A, copy of his will), devised his real estate to widow Frances Port for term of her life and after her death he directed the same, etc. to be sold, to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters children, share and share alike.
After death of Frances Port in 18--, Joseph Davis Sr, acting for himself and as agent of the orator and oratrixes, as of William Davis, Sr, Ann Dozier, Rachel Godfrey and Joseph Port together with the orator ...
Thomas Port died testate. He has living nieces and nephews:
this defendant William Davis, Henry Davis and Rachel Godfrey.
That Benjamin Davis his nephew died leaving John C. Davis, Thomas P. Davis, Rachel Graves and Ann G. Davis his children surviving him;
That David Davis his nephew has died leaving Francis Davis, Benjamin Davis, William Davis, Elizabeth Graves wife of Henry Graves, Rachel Allison wife of James H. Allison and Henry Davis his sons and daughters.
That Ann Dozier has died since the death of Frances Port;
That Peter Port his nephew died leaving Peter, Sarah Freeman wife of James Freeman, Nancy Grouter wife of David Grouter, Betsy Akeman wife of Jaems Akeman, Milley Port wife of James Port and Gracey Port his sons and daughters.
That John Port nephew of testator died leaving Hester Windham wife of --- and --- Port, his son and daughter surviving him.
Joseph Port nephew of testator has also died leaving children whose names are not known.
Benjamin Port, nephew of testator has died leaving Nancy Payne wife of Elijah Payne, Peggy Gibson wife of John Gibson and James Port.
"Ports Ferry" mentioned several times in this document;

(07) Henry Davis:

Notes:

!NOTES:I (Marty Grant) am not related to this person as far as I know. However, I am interested in all families in Marion County, SC to some extent.
http://www.martygrant.com/


!CENSUS:1790;


!CENSUS:1800;;


!DEED: 1 Feb 1805 Marion Co., SC Deed Book C, p. 112
Marriage Agreement between Roger Roberts of Marion Dist, Planter, and Keziah Davis of same place, spinster, & Henry Davis Junr of same place.
David Davis, late of Marion District, died 16 Oct 1798 intestate leaving Keziah Davis his widow and seven children:
Frances, Benjamin, David, William, Elizabeth, Rachel & Henry.
David Davis the younger died 16 Apr 1801 intestate ...
... much more ...
S: Roger Roberts, Kizia (her mk) Davis, Henry Davis Junr.
Wit: Henry C. Leggett, William Henry Greaves, Collins Woodberry.;



!DEED: 6 Jan 1820 Marion Co., SC Deed Book N page 296
John Newson, Planter of Marion Dist, SC to Keziah Roberts of same place
for $450, 6 lots adjoining village of Gilesborough. ...
S: John Newson
W: Edwd B. Wheeler, John N. McRae
- For $150 Henry Davis, son of within mentioned grantee and heir at law of Keziah Roberts decd (refers to LW&T of Keziah Roberts) ... 18 Oct 1830
S: Henry Davis.
W: Edwd B. Wheeler, John McCall;


!NAMED-PROBATE ROLL # 699 Marion Co., SC Kezia Roberts
Will 21 Jul 1823 Kezia Roberts, proven 8 Sep 1827
my son Henry Davis, if no lawful issue, then to my surviving children (not named) and my two grandchildren Frances Janett and David William Davis ...
Executors my son Henry and friend John C. Davis.
W: Thos G. Britton, Wm H. Greaves, John C. Davis;


!NAMED-EQUITY ROLL # 59 Thomas Port 1824
Ann G. Davis and others vs. Joseph Davis, Sr. and others.
Orators:
Ann G. Davis
John C. Davis
Thomas P. Davis
Bennett Greaves and Rachel R. his wife
Show that Thomas Port of Marion Dist died testate 1776 (Exhibit A, copy of his will), devised his real estate to widow Frances Port for term of her life and after her death he directed the same, etc. to be sold, to be equally divided among his brothers and sisters children, share and share alike.
After death of Frances Port in 18--, Joseph Davis Sr, acting for himself and as agent of the orator and oratrixes, as of William Davis, Sr, Ann Dozier, Rachel Godfrey and Joseph Port together with the orator ...
Thomas Port died testate. He has living nieces and nephews:
this defendant William Davis, Henry Davis and Rachel Godfrey.
That Benjamin Davis his nephew died leaving John C. Davis, Thomas P. Davis, Rachel Graves and Ann G. Davis his children surviving him;
That David Davis his nephew has died leaving Francis Davis, Benjamin Davis, William Davis, Elizabeth Graves wife of Henry Graves, Rachel Allison wife of James H. Allison and Henry Davis his sons and daughters.
That Ann Dozier has died since the death of Frances Port;
That Peter Port his nephew died leaving Peter, Sarah Freeman wife of James Freeman, Nancy Grouter wife of David Grouter, Betsy Akeman wife of Jaems Akeman, Milley Port wife of James Port and Gracey Port his sons and daughters.
That John Port nephew of testator died leaving Hester Windham wife of --- and --- Port, his son and daughter surviving him.
Joseph Port nephew of testator has also died leaving children whose names are not known.
Benjamin Port, nephew of testator has died leaving Nancy Payne wife of Elijah Payne, Peggy Gibson wife of John Gibson and James Port.
"Ports Ferry" mentioned several times in this document;

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